British and Irish Lions

The 30-year-old former Wallabies wing won 86 caps and helped Australia land the world title in 1999 with victory over France.

He also went on as a replacement during the 2003 final when Australia lost to England in Sydney.

Roff will be available for the Varsity Match between Oxford and Cambridge on December 12. He shortly begins studying at Oxford.

"We are obviously thrilled that Joe is coming to study at Oxford and we look forward to him playing at the club," said Oxford University rugby administrator Tim Stevens.

"His experience and talent speaks for itself, and everyone is excited about his involvement not only with the Varsity Match, but the whole season."

Sam Warburton says he is 'absolutely delighted' after being chosen to lead The British & Irish Lions in Saturday's first Test match against the Qantas Wallabies.

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admits he and his assistants faced some tough selection calls when picking the side to face the Qantas Wallabies in Saturday's first Test.

Less than four kilometres away from the Suncorp Stadium, venue for the opening Test between the British & Irish Lions and Qantas Wallabies on Saturday, lies the grave of the man who took the starring role in the first international between the two teams in 1899.